The City of Words by Alberto Manguel
What is the role of the storyteller in 21st Century society? Do stories possess the power to change the world we live in? This book sets out to investigate the ways in which stories can lend an identity to a whole society. It explores how books can hold the secret to what binds us together.
It is a work of staggering scope and erudition, packed with interesting information and arguments, and often beautifully written William Skidelsky, The Spectator [Manguel's] style is one of great warmth and allusiveness, ranging with ease across epochs and continents of literature' Steven Poole, The Guardian
Alberto Manguel was born in Buenos Aires but moved to Toronto early on in his life. He now lives in France. He is the author of some hugely successful books including A Dictionary of Imaginary Places and A History of Reading. He is a Guggenheim Fellow.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781441163707 |
| ISBN 10 | 1441163700 |
| Title | The City of Words |
| Author | Alberto Manguel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Continuum Publishing Corporation |
| Year published | 2009-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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